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Bodine High School for International Affairs Intern

The Bodine intern will report to the World Affairs Council’s Director of International Programs at Bodine High School for International Affairs and assist with a wide range of tasks related to planning and executing global-based programs and events for Bodine High School such as global honors seminar, study abroad, and various simulation programs. The intern will work on-site at the high school within normal school hours. Tasks include producing school-based event calendars, researching study abroad opportunities and exchange programs, assisting in the planning of international travel seminar, researching possible guest speakers, supporting student initiatives, gathering information for school-wide events for Bodine high school and general administrative tasks.

This position requires between approximately 10-15 hours per week. Experience working with youth and/or public school system; ability to multi-task and work with time constraints; knowledge of domestic and global affairs; experience with student simulation programs such as Model Senate and the Model United Nations; study abroad experience; and multi-language skills a plus. Please contact Matthew DeSoi, Director of International Programs, Bodine High School for International Affairs, directly about this position.

Corporate Intern

Intern will work with the Director of Corporate and Sustaining Membership to assist with a wide range of tasks related to the Councils' work with corporate sponsors, high level individual members, and board of directors. The preferred candidate will have administrative office experience, excellent written and verbal communication skills, a solid understanding of database work and MS Office, and the ability to prioritize projects, remain highly organized, and take initiative. The intern will be expected to learn basic use of Raiser's Edge (the Council's donor management and event planning software) which is integral to all tasks. Tasks include (but are not limited to) the following: Prepare profiles on potential corporate and individual members through online and database research; Update contact information and process event registrations in database; Execute weekly and monthly mailings for gift acknowledgment and membership dues; Prepare for and attend Council speaker and education programs; Support other departments and the Council's mission as needed.

Education programs Intern

Intern will work with Education staff to assist with a wide range of tasks related to the planning and implementation of student programs, such as the Council's Model U.N., Model Senate, Academic WorldQuest and Student Diplomat programs. Tasks include researching topic information, identifying appropriate expert speakers, helping to conceptualize and produce student enrichment programs and attending and assisting with event responsibilities as well as providing administrative support, as needed.

Membership Intern

Intern will work with Membership and Development to assist with donor database management, member retention and member acquisitions. Tasks include assisting in keeping the individual member database current; assisting with keeping the Council's online e-mail database current; processing and executing weekly and monthly mailings; program registration preparation; answering calls; and acting as general support for both areas. The preferred candidate will have excellent written and verbal skills, strong phone etiquette, and intermediate PC knowledge, including the use of Microsoft Office and web-based technology.

Programs Intern

Intern will work with Programming staff to assist with a wide range of tasks related to the planning and implementation of speaker events. Tasks will focus heavily on audience development for programs; communication with cooperating organizations; and promotion of events to local universities and schools during the main portion of the program year. Tasks may also include researching and gathering speaker and topic information for potential and planned events; drafting program descriptions and podium remarks; attending and helping with event management responsibilities; and providing administrative support, as needed. The preferred candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong phone etiquette, and some knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Technology and Communications Intern

Intern will work with the director of Technology and Media Relations to assist with a wide range of tasks related to the Council's IT infrastructure and web presence. Tasks may include server maintenance; e-mail newsletter deployment; database updates; software updates; and website updates and maintenance. In addition to skills applicable to all departments, the preferred candidate will have excellent written and verbal skills; some experience with digital video and audio recording and editing; an entry-level understanding of Windows XP Server; Microsoft Office for enterprise environments; Web 2.0 technology; web design and development (non-WYSIWYG); and Google tools technology (Analytics, AdWords, etc.). A modest stipend may be available for this position.

Travel Intern

Intern will work with Travel staff to assist with a wide range of tasks related to the planning and implementation of tours. Tasks include researching and photocopying substantive articles for pre-trip reading information; assisting with tour promotion; data entry; and acting as support for various administrative duties. In addition to skills applicable to all departments, Travel prefers someone who is familiar with foreign affairs journals and think tank biases. Travel seeks an intern who is available two half-days or one full day per week.